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June storm debris to be collected on regular July bulky waste schedule

Published on June 29, 2026

Residential solid waste customers in central Oklahoma City and parts of east OKC who experienced tree and limb damage during the June 22 severe weather event are asked to set their debris at the curb so it can be collected during their next regular bulky waste day in July.

Tagged as: , Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Utilities

Animal Shelter temporarily not accepting animals; open for adoptions

Published on June 26, 2026

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter has temporarily stopped taking in animals through Tuesday so staff can check in and care for several hundred animals recovered late last night from a home in southeast Oklahoma City.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

OKC Animal Welfare: choose your dog adoption fees as we near capacity

Published on June 25, 2026

OKC Animal Welfare is allowing adopters to choose their own dog adoption fee from June 25-27 as the Shelter responds to a growing number of medium- and large-sized dogs being brought into its care.

Tagged as: , Animal Welfare

“Kicks 66” now open near National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Published on June 25, 2026

The towering “Kicks 66” sculpture of a 35-foot-tall red cowboy boot is installed and ready to greet Route 66 enthusiasts as they travel along the Mother Road.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, MAPS 4

Celebran la inauguración del Diversion Hub de MAPS 4

Published on June 24, 2026

El día de hoy, funcionarios de la Ciudad realizaron el corte de listón para inaugurar el centro de apoyo Diversion Hub de MAPS 4, un edificio de 35,575 pies cuadrados que brindará servicios integrales de apoyo a las personas y familias que atraviesan por el sistema de justicia penal.

Tagged as: , Noticias en español

City leaders celebrate grand opening of MAPS 4 Diversion Hub

Published on June 24, 2026

With the new $19-million facility, Diversion Hub can expand its work to transform the City’s approach to the criminal legal system and relieve pressure on the Oklahoma County jail. Diversion Hub helps people navigate and exit the legal system while addressing needs to prevent future justice contact.

Tagged as: , MAPS 4

New north section of Wiley Post Park opens

Published on June 23, 2026

The improvements include two new playgrounds, a band shell, shaded swing loungers, solar lighting, new trees, shade structures, parking and sweeping views of the river and downtown. The North Oklahoma River Trail runs through the park as well.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation

OKC permit portal, other services down for maintenance June 25-28

Published on June 22, 2026

The outage will affect permit and licensing applications, the City’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone system, several database searches and OKC Connect, the online reporting tool for the Action Center.

Tagged as: , Action Center

OKC’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center closed June 25

Published on June 22, 2026

Oklahoma City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed Thursday, June 25, for maintenance and will reopen Friday, June 26. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S. Portland Ave. accepts a variety of hazardous materials from residents' homes year-round.

Tagged as: , Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

NW Expressway overnight closures scheduled for May Avenue bridge work

Published on June 18, 2026

The City of Oklahoma City is alerting motorists that, starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 21, westbound traffic on Northwest Expressway will temporarily close. The closures are required to allow crews to safely begin bridge demolition and removal as part of the ongoing May Avenue bridge replacement project.

Tagged as: , Better Streets, Safer City, Streets & Traffic

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